Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm F660EXR which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX540 HS scores versus the Fujifilm F660EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm F660EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS vs the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX540 HS will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.